The Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at daycare centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants and stores. Inspectors use a 100-point scoring system during each...
Commemorative garden dedication Nov. 14
The Travis College Hill Neighbors will dedicate a new commemorative sign honoring the neighborhood's resilience. Its 108-year history has seen TWO pandemics, two world wars, the Great Depression, the 1927 Garland tornado and numerous other challenges. The large sign...
Audubon Rec Center reopens after makeover
The Garland City Council celebrated the completion of renovations at Audubon Recreation Center, 342 West Oates Road. The facility was reopened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 5. Audubon is back. And it’s better than ever. “This one has the wow factor,”...
City names new GP&L General Manager
Jeff Janke served as General Manager and CEO of GP&L since 2012 and retired Sept. 30 after 18 years with the city. Under his leadership, the utility’s successful operating strategies maintained stable rates and reliable electric service. Janke has worked in the...
Sam Houston MS soil to be tested
The process to remediate elevated levels of arsenic and lead in the soil at Park Crest Elementary School has begun. And now, Garland ISD's board of trustees has voted to test the soil at Sam Houston Middle School. The board was presented three options from which to...
NFPA offers fire prevention tips
The NFPA sponsors the observance of Fire Prevention Week to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, which began Oct. 8, 1871. More than 250 people were killed and 100,000 were left homeless. The National Fire Protection Association uses the week to bring attention to the...
Preservation society seeks trail monitors
The Preservation Society for Spring Creek Forest is looking for folks who frequently walk the marked dirt trails at the preserve to serve as trail monitors. This is a great volunteer idea for anyone who would like to help ensure that the trails are safe and receive...
GISD Effect is strong
As the best school district in Texas, Garland ISD has built an enormous school and program choice system by creating innovative, unique classroom experiences. At GISD, students can follow their passions and prepare themselves for the 21st-century workplace. Teachers,...
Health Department inspections – Sept. 27 – Oct. 1
The Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at daycare centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants and stores. Inspectors use a 100-point scoring system during each...
Owls remain unbeaten in week six
Week 6 of high school football is in the books. Four 6A teams remain unbeaten and the Garland Owls are on that short list. The results for District 9 6A games are below. Garland HS 41 – Lakeview Centennial HS 7 The Garland Owls (6-0, 3-0) collected 511 offensive yards...